Best first upgrade
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: colorado springs CO
Originally Posted by Mr. Smiley
I think the first thing you should get is a winch. It will probably be the least used mod you have, but it will be the one you want the most when you actually have to use it.. you can do almost anything with a winch.. so I would say, yes a front number and winch is a great first mod.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Montgomery, Il
Even if you don't get the winch, some solid bumpers with stong recovery points would not be a bad choice. They don't have to be terribly expensive, they'll add a visual upgrade to your rig, and are highly functional. Headlights are a huge issue on the JK, but you can start with some upgraded bulbs and see how you feel. But for cost of a front winch and bumper, you could probably get a nice front and rear bumper and put the winch on the wish list. I've banged the crap out of my bumpers, but I've never been in a situation where I "needed" a winch thanks to the group I wheel with. I absolutely WILL own a winch some day so don't take this as being anti-winch, that would be foolish, they are very valuable and important, just maybe not "first mod" important. my
JK Enthusiast
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From: Orlando, Fl
If you have people to wheel with, It's say get new bumpers with good recovery points, then tires and winch. I got a front bumper and winch as my first mods. I go out alone a fair amount of the time, nothing crazy but it made me feel better to have the winch. Tires followed soon after. I got tired of the stockers sliding around under my Jeep as soon as they got a hint of moisture on the rocks and in the mud.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Sugar Land, TX
Originally Posted by jcastro805
haha grab handles. True. I would consider getting the interior of your jeep line-x'd. It looks great and makes protecting and cleaning the interior so much easier!